Zodiac Suite brings together acclaimed pianist Aaron Diehl, the innovative chamber orchestra The Knights, and conductor Eric Jacobsen in a revelatory new interpretation of Mary Lou Williams’ celebrated suite. Recorded at Power Station at BerkleeNYC and released by Mack Avenue in 2023, this album captures Diehl’s deep reverence for Williams’ legacy while highlighting the creativity of some of today’s finest young classical and jazz musicians.
This is the first fully-realized professional recording of Williams’ groundbreaking work, originally dedicated to her friends and collaborators. With expressive performances from the Aaron Diehl Trio and special guest artists, Zodiac Suite shines as a remarkable fusion of jazz and orchestral sound, inviting listeners and collectors to experience an important piece of musical history reimagined for a new era.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Mack Avenue
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 09/15/2023
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TRACKS
1A. Aries
2A. Taurus
3A. Gemini
4A. Cancer
5A. Leo
6A. Virgo
7B. Libra
8B. Scorpio
9B. Sagittarius
10B. Capricorn
11B. Aquarius
12B. Pisces
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